Thank you so much for you, your work, your bravery, and your openness. You inspire me. ❤ I'm grateful, so grateful for your creations and your content. Thank you, that you show up. It activates the part in me that wants to show up, too. Currently, I'm working part-time as a nurse. My heart and mind is a writer, that is my true nature. I'm struggling with... ha! I'm struggling even with writing these words 😊 I'm struggling to finish the books, to show up and show the inside of my heart besides making a living. I will be more kind to myself this year and look for moments, where my nervous system is calm and happy. ❤❤❤ Much love. Muriel.
Muriel, thank you so much for writing me this note. Your words have warmed my heart this morning and I saved them in a place that I will return to. They matter.
I've been watching your videos for a while now and I just love seeing how your art practice blooms. I've always enjoyed how you talk about the process and your approach to working on collections/individual pieces. I have no doubt that you will be in galleries. Your artist voice is very layered and thoughtful! You express yourself so well. 😍
This was such a gorgeous comment to receive this morning, thank you so much! I love your insightful and poignant reflection about... my art and babbling :D I actually saved your note to revisit for this ominous artist statement I'm supposed to be writing.
Hi Jess :) Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable with us. I too have struggled with consistency in many areas and am working on that. My art journey began with photography and is morphing into drawing and hopefully painting. My dream is to become a great painter. I am currently listening to Rick Rubin's book, The Creative Act-A Way of Being and it has been exactly what I needed to hear in this moment of exploration, connection, creativity and releasing of perfectionism. Watching videos like yours, inspires me as well
Alexa, thank you! Resonate so much with everything you are saying, releasing perfectionism and being vulnerable as an act of courage are probably my greatest practices in this lifetime.
Great video. I am a pebble artist but I also have started to do botanical monoprinting as well as painting. I love all three forms of art and find it important to explore new forms of art just to keep things fresh and each art form feeds my soul in a different way. I am hoping to work more on my monoprinting this year since I have moved to Taiwan and had plants here are amazing!
Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability!! I feel the same, I have a lot of fear showing up on social media, but want to work on it.. Keep going, I love your content!
Hi Jess! Yeeey for stepping out of your comfort zone 😊 I struggle with the same haha. I prefer to do voice over instead of directly talking to the camera, or… procrastination of making that video 😏🙃 I used to be a surf photographer, that started to paint 2,5 years ago. Now I hardly photograph. And because of so much inner work I have been doing the last year, my art-style changed so much. Now I know exactly what I want to make, but it’s hard to get it out. I mean… I have the full vision in my head but it doesn’t come out how I envisioned it. So I hope this year to be able to give my concept a reality that matches, if that makes sense ☺️ I’m still struggling to find the right technique. And working on being patient….. mostly with myself. Love your videos. Super zen 🧘🏻♀️
Anouck! You are a treasure. So you actually know how to use a camera... I might have to get some pro tips from you :D I really relate to what you are saying about having the vision and not exactly knowing the process to get there yet. I feel like after nearly eight years of abstract painting I am only just finally figuring something out. But I shouldn't speak to soon, because as soon as I think I know anything life shows up
I am trying to live this year by “finishing what I started” to be able to carry through projects that I once was very passionate about beginning but always ends up being put-down put-away put-aside because something else comes along and triggers that dopamine rush. But then I am asked “Are you finishing things for the sake of finishing things?” Well, yes. Seems dispassionate and mechanical but I think it would be a strength I am trying to create after all these years of neglecting to see things through.
Yes! I am such an enthusiastic starter and now also trying to focus on finishing in line with this theme of commitment. It's a real sticking point for me, because as you point out, I don't want to finish for the sake of finishing. What seems inspiring so far is allowing space for "the pivot" so, I don't necessarily have to finish exactly what I started, it can become something else in the process. We'll see how it goes and best of luck to you in the carrying through!
I’ve recently found your channel and something is stirring. Change is constant in this life and so my journey has always been about embracing change, deliberately seeking it, adapting to forced change. It’s about both relishing newness as well as being able to accept responsibility for how I feel. In the midst of that, I make art. I sew, I paint, I cook, and I write. Moving to France from Vancouver 7 years ago has also been life changing. I’ve grown so much more into who I am and also am at a stage in life where I’m asking myself, is this enough? Am I able to sit still? That terrifies me. No. I live on a beautiful country and yet I haven’t seen nearly enough of it. Have you read Big Magic, by Liz Gilbert? It’s an interesting take on creativity and fear and all kinds of other ideas. Some of them seem to fit, others, well, I’m letting the concepts settle to see if there are any truths that I might tease out from them. I, too, would like to start a TH-cam channel. But how? How do I do it? That fear of not knowing even where to start and knowing that I am never consistent on social media is what’s preventing me from even starting. I have also had a lifelong dream of being a full time artist and yet, I’ve never done it. I dabble. I play. Again. Fear of not being good enough. Of not selling anything. Of being poor. I hear you. Thank you for your vulnerability. And yes, a conversation and not a monologue. Thanks for the invitation.
Oh my goodness, there is so much here that I relate to so deeply. First, I have had a lifelong dream of moving to the French countryside (that is mostly what I watch on TH-cam, hah!) but I also realize my tendency to run away and start shiny, new stories... romanticize settings and plots rather than, to your point, sitting still for long enough to grow roots where I am. Seeing things through... that is my challenge. I have read Big Magic, in fact that was the book I was reading when I took the "big leap" from my former, more conventional life into living in what I call "the land of the wild and untamed heart." So, greetings from that land, maybe it is a place we both live. And thank you for having the conversation with me.
More power to you beautiful lady. We humans are originally same but in different circumstances we look and feel different. Most of your viewers and myself have same feelings. Watching your video in a Himalayan mountain house in Pakistan, snowing outside is the beautiful to feel connected. God bless you.❤
Hello! I’ve recently moved to Dawson Creek BC and am still adjusting. I think for this year I want to create more balance, make more time for art and follow through with my you tube channel (which I started years ago) I love that you share your thoughts and wishes and really enjoy your videos :)
Shannon, Creating more balance and following through are also on my heart and mind this season, big time. I also must tell you that I'm having a major 90s moment about you moving to Dawson's Creek. :) Sending you wishes of gentle adjustment. xj
@@studioxjess Thank you! Yes, it's been quite the change moving from the Sunshine Coast, BC where there are many trees and hiking trails, beautiful lakes and oceans minutes from wherever a person may be on the Coast! Alas, I am discovering more parks and places to walk in nature, which is a really good thing! :). Nature is the best! I love your channel, I'm so glad you're back :) 🌟😇🙂
It's going to be a scary year I'm going to be made redundant from work dream be to sell art but can't seem to get anywhere with it so no idea yet work it out as I go
It's a wonderful journey finding your voice. The first step is to be convinced that you have something to say and that your voice matters ❤
Such gorgeous wisdom, Alison, I just saved this as a note I will return to often 🐚 warm bows J
Watching your progression, working towards your gallery goal keeps me inspired to keep working/learning too, so thank you.
Tanya, thank you! Having somewhere to talk about what I'm learning along the way helps keep me inspired too. xj
Thank you so much for you, your work, your bravery, and your openness. You inspire me. ❤ I'm grateful, so grateful for your creations and your content.
Thank you, that you show up.
It activates the part in me that wants to show up, too.
Currently, I'm working part-time as a nurse. My heart and mind is a writer, that is my true nature. I'm struggling with... ha! I'm struggling even with writing these words 😊
I'm struggling to finish the books, to show up and show the inside of my heart besides making a living.
I will be more kind to myself this year and look for moments, where my nervous system is calm and happy.
❤❤❤
Much love.
Muriel.
Muriel, thank you so much for writing me this note. Your words have warmed my heart this morning and I saved them in a place that I will return to. They matter.
I've been watching your videos for a while now and I just love seeing how your art practice blooms. I've always enjoyed how you talk about the process and your approach to working on collections/individual pieces. I have no doubt that you will be in galleries. Your artist voice is very layered and thoughtful! You express yourself so well. 😍
This was such a gorgeous comment to receive this morning, thank you so much! I love your insightful and poignant reflection about... my art and babbling :D I actually saved your note to revisit for this ominous artist statement I'm supposed to be writing.
Hi Jess :) Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable with us. I too have struggled with consistency in many areas and am working on that. My art journey began with photography and is morphing into drawing and hopefully painting. My dream is to become a great painter. I am currently listening to Rick Rubin's book, The Creative Act-A Way of Being and it has been exactly what I needed to hear in this moment of exploration, connection, creativity and releasing of perfectionism. Watching videos like yours, inspires me as well
Alexa, thank you! Resonate so much with everything you are saying, releasing perfectionism and being vulnerable as an act of courage are probably my greatest practices in this lifetime.
Great video. I am a pebble artist but I also have started to do botanical monoprinting as well as painting. I love all three forms of art and find it important to explore new forms of art just to keep things fresh and each art form feeds my soul in a different way. I am hoping to work more on my monoprinting this year since I have moved to Taiwan and had plants here are amazing!
Jennifer, I love that and couldn't agree more - exploring different forms of art to keep things fresh and feed my soul a balanced diet. Yes! xj
Hi Jess, just discovered your channel. Your work is so beautiful. I’m surprised to hear it isn’t in galleries already. Keep creating and keep going.
Welcome and thank you so much for saying hello!
What you share is beautiful! Wish you all the best!
Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability!! I feel the same, I have a lot of fear showing up on social media, but want to work on it.. Keep going, I love your content!
Thank you for making me feel less alone in this! I honestly think that social media is scary for humans by design
Seriously though how have I never seen an easel like that before? I’m not sure how I’d use it because I don’t usually work flat but that’s so cool!!
Thanks for sharing this! Your video helped me, I can relate so much. 💙💙💙
Thank you so much for letting me know, that really means the world to me. xJ
Hi Jess! Yeeey for stepping out of your comfort zone 😊 I struggle with the same haha. I prefer to do voice over instead of directly talking to the camera, or… procrastination of making that video 😏🙃
I used to be a surf photographer, that started to paint 2,5 years ago. Now I hardly photograph. And because of so much inner work I have been doing the last year, my art-style changed so much. Now I know exactly what I want to make, but it’s hard to get it out. I mean… I have the full vision in my head but it doesn’t come out how I envisioned it. So I hope this year to be able to give my concept a reality that matches, if that makes sense ☺️ I’m still struggling to find the right technique. And working on being patient….. mostly with myself.
Love your videos. Super zen 🧘🏻♀️
Anouck! You are a treasure. So you actually know how to use a camera... I might have to get some pro tips from you :D I really relate to what you are saying about having the vision and not exactly knowing the process to get there yet. I feel like after nearly eight years of abstract painting I am only just finally figuring something out. But I shouldn't speak to soon, because as soon as I think I know anything life shows up
I am trying to live this year by “finishing what I started” to be able to carry through projects that I once was very passionate about beginning but always ends up being put-down put-away put-aside because something else comes along and triggers that dopamine rush. But then I am asked “Are you finishing things for the sake of finishing things?” Well, yes. Seems dispassionate and mechanical but I think it would be a strength I am trying to create after all these years of neglecting to see things through.
Yes! I am such an enthusiastic starter and now also trying to focus on finishing in line with this theme of commitment. It's a real sticking point for me, because as you point out, I don't want to finish for the sake of finishing.
What seems inspiring so far is allowing space for "the pivot" so, I don't necessarily have to finish exactly what I started, it can become something else in the process. We'll see how it goes and best of luck to you in the carrying through!
I’ve recently found your channel and something is stirring. Change is constant in this life and so my journey has always been about embracing change, deliberately seeking it, adapting to forced change. It’s about both relishing newness as well as being able to accept responsibility for how I feel.
In the midst of that, I make art. I sew, I paint, I cook, and I write. Moving to France from Vancouver 7 years ago has also been life changing.
I’ve grown so much more into who I am and also am at a stage in life where I’m asking myself, is this enough? Am I able to sit still? That terrifies me. No.
I live on a beautiful country and yet I haven’t seen nearly enough of it.
Have you read Big Magic, by Liz Gilbert? It’s an interesting take on creativity and fear and all kinds of other ideas. Some of them seem to fit, others, well, I’m letting the concepts settle to see if there are any truths that I might tease out from them.
I, too, would like to start a TH-cam channel. But how? How do I do it? That fear of not knowing even where to start and knowing that I am never consistent on social media is what’s preventing me from even starting. I have also had a lifelong dream of being a full time artist and yet, I’ve never done it. I dabble. I play. Again. Fear of not being good enough. Of not selling anything. Of being poor.
I hear you. Thank you for your vulnerability. And yes, a conversation and not a monologue. Thanks for the invitation.
Oh my goodness, there is so much here that I relate to so deeply.
First, I have had a lifelong dream of moving to the French countryside (that is mostly what I watch on TH-cam, hah!) but I also realize my tendency to run away and start shiny, new stories... romanticize settings and plots rather than, to your point, sitting still for long enough to grow roots where I am. Seeing things through... that is my challenge.
I have read Big Magic, in fact that was the book I was reading when I took the "big leap" from my former, more conventional life into living in what I call "the land of the wild and untamed heart."
So, greetings from that land, maybe it is a place we both live. And thank you for having the conversation with me.
More power to you beautiful lady. We humans are originally same but in different circumstances we look and feel different. Most of your viewers and myself have same feelings. Watching your video in a Himalayan mountain house in Pakistan, snowing outside is the beautiful to feel connected. God bless you.❤
Thank you so much for this beautiful response and reminder, your words brought a smile to my morning :) ps. I lived in Islamabad from ages 0-2!
Hello! I’ve recently moved to Dawson Creek BC and am still adjusting. I think for this year I want to create more balance, make more time for art and follow through with my you tube channel (which I started years ago) I love that you share your thoughts and wishes and really enjoy your videos :)
Shannon, Creating more balance and following through are also on my heart and mind this season, big time. I also must tell you that I'm having a major 90s moment about you moving to Dawson's Creek. :) Sending you wishes of gentle adjustment. xj
@@studioxjess Thank you! Yes, it's been quite the change moving from the Sunshine Coast, BC where there are many trees and hiking trails, beautiful lakes and oceans minutes from wherever a person may be on the Coast! Alas, I am discovering more parks and places to walk in nature, which is a really good thing! :). Nature is the best! I love your channel, I'm so glad you're back :) 🌟😇🙂
Love that easel. Got to get one
Amazing and inspirational video! Thank you for sharing
Really amazing
Such a beautiful video
🤍🤍🤍
It's going to be a scary year I'm going to be made redundant from work dream be to sell art but can't seem to get anywhere with it so no idea yet work it out as I go
Lee, wishing you the very best of luck as you navigate this year. Warmly, Jess
@@studioxjess thank you 🤗
Namaste